Parasympathetic Blocking Agents Can Be Useful in Treating

Question

Parasympathetic blocking agents can be useful in treating
A) heart failure.
B) high blood pressure.
C) urinary incontinence.
D) hyperactivity.
E) excessive sweating.

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic blocking agents inhibit the action of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling bladder function among other things. Therefore, such agents can be useful in treating conditions like urinary incontinence. They would not be the best choice for other conditions listed in the options.